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Michigan Injuries Caused By Driver Negligence

April 26, 2016
Michigan Injuries Caused By Driver Negligence Negligence is a legal theory often used in automobile accident cases. A driver must use care to avoid injuring other motorists, passengers, or pedestrians. If a driver is not reasonably careful and injures someone as a result, the driver may […]
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Spinal Cord Injuries Caused By Michigan Auto Accidents

April 19, 2016
Spinal Cord Injuries Caused By Michigan Auto Accidents Every year, about 12,000 people sustain a spinal cord injury[1]. That’s 30 new injuries every day. Most of these people are injured in auto and sports-related accidents, falls and industrial mishaps. An estimated 60 percent of these individuals are 30 […]
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Michigan Mild Brain Injuries

April 15, 2016
Michigan Mild Brain Injuries A mild brain injury is a term used to describe the initial trauma leading to a brain injury. While the circumstances of the injury are implied, even a “mild” brain injury can be quite serious. Getting a diagnosis for treatment […]
Posted In: Brain Injury

Michigan Dram Shop Law – Who is Liable?

March 17, 2016
Michigan Dram Shop Law – Who is Liable? In every U.S. state, a person who is injured by the actions of an intoxicated individual may choose to bring a personal injury claim directly against the wrongdoer.  And in several states, including Michigan, the injured person may also bring […]
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Michigan Single Vehicle Accidents

February 27, 2016
Michigan Single Vehicle Accidents The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety Highway Loss Data Institute provides that there were 876 fatal crashes in the State of Michigan in 2013, resulting in 947 deaths.  Of those, 510 involved single-vehicle accidents[1].  The driver in a single-vehicle accident […]
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Surgical Mistakes & Wrong-Site Surgery

December 7, 2015
Surgical Mistakes & Wrong-Site Surgery No doctor can guarantee a perfect surgery. But when you agree to an operation, you should be able to trust that every member of your medical team will perform their jobs accurately and ethically. Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. […]
Posted In: Medical Malpractice

Defective Airbags Can Cause Serious Accidents and Injuries

December 3, 2015
Defective Airbags Can Cause Serious Accidents and Injuries Motor vehicles come with airbags in an attempt to prevent as many injuries as possible in the event of a collision. Airbags and similar safety features have saved many motorists from being ejected from a vehicle, from sustaining serious head […]
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Is The Rear Driver Always At Fault In a Rear-End Collision?

December 1, 2015
Is The Rear Driver Always At Fault In a Rear-End Collision? A rear-end collision occurs whenever a car crashes into the back of a vehicle in front of it. Many have heard the age-old adage which states that the driver of the rear vehicle is always at fault in a rear-end […]
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Improper Administration of Medication & Drugs

November 29, 2015
Improper Administration of Medication & Drugs Drugs are used during in many infant deliveries in the United States. According to the American Pregnancy Association, over half of U.S. mothers choose to take some form of pain relief during labor. Doctors may also administer drugs to induce […]
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What Happens If My Accident Was Caused By An Uninsured Driver?

November 24, 2015
What Happens If My Accident Was Caused By An Uninsured Driver? Being in an automobile accident can be very stressful for any motorist. Learning that the other driver involved in the accident was at fault but did not have insurance adds even more unnecessary stress, as there is additional concern regarding […]
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Drugs and Alcohol Lead to Commercial Truck Accidents

August 31, 2015
Drugs and Alcohol Lead to Commercial Truck Accidents Deciding to drive after using drugs or drinking too much alcohol is dangerous for anyone. Driving under the influence of substances becomes significantly more dangerous, however, if the vehicle being driven is a large commercial semi-truck. These trucks are ten […]
Posted In: Truck Accidents

Can I Lose My Social Security Disability Benefits?

August 26, 2015
Can I Lose My Social Security Disability Benefits? If you have suffered a long-term or permanent disability and are no longer able to work, applying for and obtaining Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits1 can be imperative to financial stability and being able to cover your bills. Once you […]

Common Medication Errors in Nursing Homes

August 12, 2015
Common Medication Errors in Nursing Homes As reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 1.4 million individuals1 in the United States reside in nursing homes or similar long-term care facilities. Because many of these nursing home residents are elderly and may have multiple […]
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